Venezuela
Country in Americas
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 22.4 (2025). World rank 207 of 207 (1 = best); in Americas, 41 of 41. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 16.9 (2025). World rank 200 of 207 (1 = best); in Americas, 41 of 41. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 21.3 (2025). World rank 203 of 205 (1 = best); in Americas, 41 of 41. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 17% → 32.1%, rule of law 21.1 → 22.4 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 19.3 → 16.9 (score 0–100). Worse than all its neighbours (Brazil, Colombia, and Guyana): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- Federal presidential republic
- Head of state
- Delcy Rodriguez
- Head of government
- No data
- Independence
- July 5, 1811
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 32.1% 2025